The Kitty Became a Cutie and Was Pampered in the 80s
Chapter 1040: Blind Date (1)

Chapter 1040: Chapter 1040: Blind Date (1)

"I remember." Jiaojiao was afraid that if she didn’t answer, Jiang Bin’s eyes might blink themselves into spasms.

"This year during the Lantern Festival, North City District has a big event planned, and Uncle Jiang Bin has already made arrangements with you. He’ll come pick you up then, alright?" After saying this, he winked furiously at Jiaojiao.

"..." Jiaojiao. Silent for a long moment, she couldn’t endure Jiang Bin’s overly suggestive eye signals any longer and reluctantly nodded her head.

Just like that, Jiang Bin achieved his goal without bothering Shu Wen too much. He stayed at the Shu Family until noon, had lunch with them, and then left.

In the following days, Jiaojiao’s schedule became completely packed.

She followed Old Shu around, "flaunting and swindling," going door-to-door reclaiming all the red envelopes he handed out during past years.

Any family able to interact with Old Shu was undoubtedly a prominent household, and Jiaojiao’s wallet visibly fattened by the day. By the sixth, she and Old Shu sat in the living room and did a rough count, discovering nearly four thousand yuan worth of red envelope money!

During this time period, that was an enormous sum of money—and their "flaunting and swindling" spree was far from finished...

Old Shu watched Jiaojiao clutch the cash and squint her eyes into narrow slits from joy, feeling equally cheerful. He chuckled and said, "There’s more to come! It’s only the sixth day; by the fifteenth, our Jiaojiao could become a ten-thousand-yuan tycoon."

"Wow..." Jiaojiao’s eyes glistened with excitement.

Nearby, Ruan Jianguo pursed his lips with an expression of unease as he stared at the money Jiaojiao held protectively in her arms. He felt that Old Shu’s presence constantly reminded him of the vast gap between them!

Xiu Xi’s expression darkened as well. He had resigned himself to dealing with Ruan Jianguo, but now there was also an Old Shu entering the picture, competing with him for the chance to care for Jiaojiao. It left him both frustrated and helpless because all these figures were Jiaojiao’s close relatives.

After finishing counting the money, Jiaojiao carefully packed it all into the pretty little handbag Shu Wen had bought her, then ceremoniously handed it over to Xiu Xi, saying, "Brother Xiu, keep this safe."

Xiu Xi’s previously sour mood instantly brightened.

Ruan Jianguo felt even more bitter and was about to protest why he, as her father, wasn’t entrusted to keep the money when Shu Lang stepped out from his room. Turning to Jiaojiao, he said, "Jiaojiao, we’re ready to head out."

Shu Lang was dressed in his usual casual attire, having made no extra preparations. Yet, with his handsome features, he still looked good. However, Old Shu wasn’t pleased upon seeing him and grumbled, "Is that seriously what you’re wearing to meet the girl?"

"What’s wrong with this? It looks fine, doesn’t it? It’s decent," Shu Lang said, spinning around to show off his outfit, convinced it was appropriate.

"Pfft, with that outfit, you’ll get thrown out as soon as you step through the restaurant doors. Go change into that suit we bought last time. And fix your hair—add some mousse to it. Don’t step out looking like a lunatic," Old Shu retorted in disdain.

"..." Shu Lang. He was only going to meet someone for matchmaking, and now he had to wear formal attire and fix his hair with mousse?

He hadn’t even dressed this formally when receiving awards.

Seeing Shu Lang’s reluctance, Old Shu grabbed his cane and started approaching him menacingly. Shu Lang darted away at lightning speed and ran back to his room to change. This time, he came out wearing a full suit with his hair properly styled. Even Jiaojiao had to admit that men in suits had a particular allure—her eldest brother’s white suit from last time was absolutely stunning.

As far as Old Shu was concerned, he had no objections to Shu Lang taking Jiaojiao along for the matchmaking event.